About IM Youth

Welcome to Immeasurably More! The name of our youth ministry comes from Ephesians 3, where Paul prays that the people of God would know and love the God who can do immeasurably more than we can imagine. That is the same prayer that we lift up for all our students who participate in Immeasurably More (IM).

Unless otherwise specified, IM is open to all students in grades 7-12.

Our typical gatherings occur every other Tuesday night from 7-8:30 PM at St. John. You can learn more, as well as explore other ways to get involved, below!

2025 Fall Schedule

September 9 - 7-8:30PM - Emmaus Room - Bible Study & Games

September 23 - 7-8:30PM - Emmaus Room - Bible Study & Games

October 14 - 7-7:30PM - Emmaus Room - Bible Study & Games

October 28th - 7-8:30PM - Bible Study & Games

November 11 - 7-8:30PM - Bible Study & Games

If you are coming for your first time, welcome! We know checking out a new group and/or church can be intimidating, so we have specific events designed to help make your first time attending less nerve-wracking! Check below to find an event that you are comfortable coming to for the first time. We are glad to have you!

Alpha youth series

What’s Alpha? Alpha is a 10 week series to gather for dinner, videos and conversations around all the biggest questions of life, faith and the world. What does a meaningful life look like? Who exactly is Jesus? Why should I even bother with religion and faith? Is it okay to wrestle with doubts and uncertainty about the future?

These are exactly the types of questions we engage with Alpha. This series is great for students who are new or uncertain about faith and Jesus. It’s also great and edifying for students who have walked with Jesus for years, or even their whole life. It’s a space where you can come, bring your friends, be authentic, and have real, meaningful conversations around the most important questions in life.

Who: Students entering grades 6 and up

When: First 3 Sundays of the Month, beginning September 7, 5-6PM

Register: Since each Alpha contains a meal, we ask that your students sign up in advance so we can prepare enough food! Register HERE.

Minimum: We will need at least 4 students registered to run Alpha.

Pdx LCMS Portland circuit youth retreat

Join LCMS youth from across the greater Portland/Vancouver area for a weekend at Camp Lutherwood in Cheshire, Oregon. The retreat will be filled with classic camp activities - such as archery, stargazing, GaGa ball - camp wide games, and time in Worship and Scripture, exploring the theme “Heart Your Hood”: how you can love the neighborhoods and communities that God has placed you in.

Who: Students grades 6-12

When: October 3-5, 2025

Cost: $50 per person

Register: Submit THIS FORM and payment to DCE David Schrampfer by September 14th.

2026 Winter Mountain retreat

We’re heading back to Mt. Hood again this winter! A long-standing and deeply loved tradition here among St. John youth, we spend the weekend at the Megumi Chalet in Government Camp, Oregon. The weekend consists of cosmic tubing, snowball fights, sledding and snowshoeing, board games and hot cocoa, and great conversations and Bible studies. We hope you can make it!

Who: Students grades 8-12

When: February 27-March 1

Cost: $100

Registration: TBA! Check back soon!

Got any more questions? Contact our Director of Youth and Young Adults - David Schrampfer - at david@stjohnlc.com or visit our IG Page, immeasurably_more_stjohn for more information